Fishing Reports by Capt. Ron Presley

Fishing Report for Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Port Canaveral - Jacks Galore and Cobia Time One day last week I had the pleasure of taking Russ and Kora for a demo ride in the Pathfinder. Russ is looking at selling his Maverick and purchasing a Pathfinder 2200V. We took the ride through the locks and into the more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach

Fishing Report for Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Port Canaveral - Early March Fishing Report Warmer weather and water temperatures have already improved the fishing since my last report. We have been catching several redfish each day and have also caught a few sheepshead when fishing around the docks for reds. M more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach

Fishing Report for Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Port Canaveral - March Fishing Forecast With February slowly giving way to a new month, and given the relatively slow fishing I have experienced during the month I am eagerly awaiting a change in weather that I hope will come with March. On my last fishing trip we more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach

Fishing Report for Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Port Canaveral - Fishing the Docks for Cold Water Reds With the water temperature remaining in the 50’s the fish really tend to be lethargic. The last thing they are willing to do is chase down an artificial bait screaming through the water at a rapid clip. So, if more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach

Fishing Report for Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Port Canaveral - Never Know What You Might Catch If I have said it once I said it a thousand times. “I love saltwater fishing because you never know what you are going to catch.” So, the first picture I am going to post for 2006 is a seven pound sheepshead caught more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach

Fishing Report for Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Port Canaveral - The Final Report for 2005 The Christmas fishing season turned out to be a real mixed bag. Every day was different. Although the mornings have started out cool, the day usually warmed up fairly well. On one Banana River trip Dennis and Celina were more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach

Fishing Report for Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Port Canaveral - Merry Christmas I just want to start off by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. This is a great time of the year, one I always enjoy. Sharing with family and friends in the spirit of the season is pretty hard to beat. Christmas Shopping If more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach

Fishing Report for Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Port Canaveral - My Boga Grip Bottoms Out at 30! Christmas Fishing Forecast (My Boga Grip Bottoms Out at 30 Pounds) Finally, it seems like the weather is going to settle down and give us some decent fishing weather. After canceling three trips last week due to t more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach

Fishing Report for Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Port Canaveral - Fishing Continues Slow after Wilma I have heard from other captains that they have had some success in finding clear water and when they did, they found fish. Personally, I have not found the water to be clearing up much. We should see it slowly b more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach

Fishing Report for Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island & Port Canaveral - Hurricane Wilma Slowed Down the Fishing At least for my parties and me Hurricane Wilma slowed down the fishing in the Indian River Lagoon. The water was dirty and the continuing winds have made for some tough fishing conditions. Worse yet, the cat more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach